'As expected
Nate Scherling's karting debut was a
clear success
despite the frivolous disqualification after
the finals'
May 4, 2008 - Centennial, Colorado.
Sopris Racing and the 555
Racing Kart piloted by Nate Scherling.
After missing qualifying altogether due
to an under-weight infraction Nate Scherling started the first
heat at the back of the grid. The First heat got underway and
in just 10 laps Nate decisively sliced his way through the
field advancing seven positions. The main event began with
Nate 5th on the grid working his way up to finish 3rd just
short of overtaking 2nd place. A well earned podium finish
set the tone for the coming rookie season...
...but
wait, there's more. Just before the celebrating began,
news of a protest clouded the result. Another competitor
in the TAG Senior class had voiced issue with the color of
the number plate on the back of the Sopris 555 racing kart.
Posing a protest that the plate should have been red to indicate
the proper classification of the driver rather than blue. this
protest stripped Nate Scherling of his 3rd place triumph and
resulted in disqualification. The official statement from Sopris
headquarters is an inquiry asking, how the improperly
marked kart could still pass both registration and tech
inspection for entry into the event. Regardless of the
views on the validity to the claim that a red plate would
somehow bend the cosmos to ultimately slow the talent and
determination of the Sopris driver, the overall view of
the event is nothing short of outstanding success. Great
job Nate!
-Sopris
Sept.
24, 2007-Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Will Corry, our favorite Irishman
on a shoestring budget enters his first ever rally race
in Colorado and shocks the community with an amazing performance.
An overall 5th place finish in a Group N car among a field
of Open class cars and huge teams with deep pockets. Obviously
taking the Group N win by storm. Being actively recruited
by some of the bigger teams during the event and with a
performance driving instructor job offer after the event,
it's turning out to be the beginning of a great future for
the young Irishman. So keep an eye on the site for more updates
on Will.
